Aflac Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced that President and COO Frederick J. Crawford will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the 2021 Raymond James Insurance Conference on November 9, 2021, at 9:40 a.m. ET, discussing ESG topics. The chat will be available for live streaming, and a replay will be accessible for one year. Aflac helps protect over 50 million people through its subsidiaries, primarily in the U.S. and Japan. It is recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies and has been featured in Fortune's list of World's Most Admired Companies.

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) reported its Q3 2021 results, showing total revenues of $5.2 billion, down from $5.7 billion in Q3 2020. Net earnings fell to $888 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, impacted by prior-year tax benefits. Adjusted earnings increased by 3.7% to $1.0 billion, reflecting improved net investment income, particularly in Japan. Aflac Japan's net premium income decreased by 4.0% year-over-year, while U.S. net premium income fell 1.0%. The company declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.33 per share, marking 39 consecutive years of dividend increases.

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) will release its third quarter financial results on October 27, 2021, after market closure. Earnings materials will be accessible on their Investor Relations website. A conference call to discuss the results will take place on October 28, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET, featuring company executives addressing the results and outlook related to COVID-19. Aflac, a leading supplemental insurer, serves over 50 million people and is recognized for its ethical practices and commitment to gender equality.

The 2021 Aflac WorkForces Report reveals significant shifts in employee health benefits decisions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost 44% of U.S. employees purchased at least one new health benefit, with many adding life insurance, critical illness coverage, or telehealth services. The report highlights that those who tested positive for COVID-19 were significantly more likely to seek new benefits. Additionally, rising health care costs have increased employer challenges, with only 61% of employees satisfied with their benefits, despite 76% of employers believing otherwise.

AM Best has assigned indicative Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) to senior unsecured issues and “bbb+” (Good) to subordinated issues of Aflac Incorporated (AFL). The outlook is positive, reflecting Aflac’s robust risk management and capital preservation efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aflac's financial leverage stands at 24.0% with EBIT interest coverage at approximately 22 times through June 30, 2021. The company’s next debt maturity is in 2024. Ratings on the previous shelf registration have been withdrawn, but all other ratings remain unchanged.

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) will have Chief Financial Officer Max K. Brodén speak at the 2021 KBW Insurance Conference on September 9, 2021, at 11:40 a.m. ET. The discussion will be available for live streaming here and a replay can be accessed for 90 days afterward. Aflac provides supplemental insurance to over 50 million people in the U.S. and Japan and is recognized for its ethical business practices, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.

Aflac, a leading supplemental insurance provider, is commemorating National Sickle Cell Awareness Month with educational initiatives. Starting in early 2022, Aflac will expand its My Special Aflac Duck program to support children with sickle cell disease (SCD), offering comforting companions free to kids aged 3 and older. This program builds on Aflac's commitment to helping nearly 12,000 children facing pediatric cancer. The new campaign includes accessories tailored for SCD patients and aims to increase awareness through webinars and partnerships, addressing health disparities in underserved communities.